“How do Donna Summer’s name appear in the phone book?”
After the initial shock of Donna Summer’s death, this was my first thought. R.I.P. sweet Donna…
BREAKING: Donna Summer Dead at 63 from lung cancer
Gloria Estefan: “Few singers have impacted music & the world like Donna Summer! It’s the end of an era. Peace & prayers 2 all who loved her. I will miss her!” Mary J. Blige: “You were truly a game changer!!!” William Shatner: “My heart and thoughts go out to the family of Donna Summer.” Kimberley Locke: “R.I.P. Donna Summer, another industry legend who has provided inspiration to many artists over the years.” Barbra Streisand: “I was shocked to hear about Donna. She was so vital the last time I saw her a few months ago. I loved doing the duet…
Mary Kennedy found dead at 52
NEW YORK — Mary Richardson Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was found dead on the family’s property north of New York City on Wednesday, two years after her husband filed for divorce and following a history of drug and alcohol problems. No cause of death has been given. The family of Robert Kennedy issued a statement saying… “Mary inspired our family with her kindness, her love, her gentle soul and generous spirit.”
Happy Birthday, Georgie – You Are Missed… Terribly
I have spent an entire life loving George Carlin: my father was a fan of his standup in the 70’s and 80’s; I grew up on Class Clown and Carlin at Carnegie. Language was colorful in my house. My brothers and sister never picked that up from him, but I was blessed with my dad’s penchant for cursing and knew those seven words at a much younger age than I should have or that my teachers then would have appreciated. As I grew up and my own views began to take shape Carlin came along with me. As my devoutly…
“Where the Wild Things Are” author Maurice Sendak dead at 83
(Reuters) – American writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, whose children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are” has been a standard bedtime story for at least three generations, has died at the age of 83. “We are terribly saddened at the passing of Maurice Sendak. He was a glorious author and illustrator, an amazingly gifted designer, a blisteringly funny raconteur, a fierce and opinionated wit, and a loyal friend to those who knew him. His talent is legendary; his mind and breadth of knowledge equally so,” Susan Katz, the president and publisher of HarperCollins Children’s Books, which published his books, said…
Tails of woe: In Memory of Meow
“Anderson” was saddened to hear that Meow, reputed to be the nation’s most overweight cat, has lost his battle with obesity and passed away this weekend. The orange and white tabby died unexpectedly after he developed respiratory complications. “We are devastated,” said Mary Martin, Executive Director of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. “We were in a race against time to get the weight off Meow before he developed complications from his morbid obesity, and we lost.” “We mourn Meow’s death, but we also hope his fight will encourage other people to help their pets maintain the best health possible,” added…
Gypsy Rose Lee died on this day in 1970
Gypsy Rose Lee died on this date in 1970 less than a year after she was diagnosed with lung cancer. She was only 59 years old. There was a lot more to her life than even the musical Gypsy. One of the great loves of her life was Mike Todd before Elizabeth Taylor nabbed him more than a decade later. She was a connoisseur of art – at, at least, artists. Her collection included works by Picasso, Miro, Chagall, and Ernst which she claimed were all gifts given to her by the artists themselves. She and Picasso became “close” with…
BREAKING: Dick Clark Dead at 82 — Celebs and fans mourn over icon’s passing via Twitter
Dick Clark, the successful TV producer and host of American Bandstand and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve died Wednesday morning of a massive heart attack. The 82-year-old was reportedly in Los Angeles’ St. John’s hospital after having an outpatient procedure performed Tuesday night, as first reported by TMZ. “Recording Academy Trustees Award recipient Dick Clark was an entertainment icon, bringing music into the homes of millions of Americans over his nearly 60-year career. His shows American Bandstand and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve blazed new trails in pop music and became pivotal celebrations of music on television, spotlighting both established…
Happy birthday, dear Packy: Portland’s celebrated elephant turns 50 today
April 14, 2012 is notable for being the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster. But it is also a happier anniversary for the city of Portland, Oregon. Today Packy, the Oregon Zoo’s famed elephant, turns 50. When he bowed in, in 1962, the son of mother Belle and dad Thonglaw, he was the first elephant to be born in North America in more than four decades. His birth created a sensation and inspired writer Shana Alexander (later of 60 Minutes fame) to write an article that became an 11-page spread for Life magazine. Swarms of curious kids and adults visited…
CBS News Legend Mike Wallace Dead at 93
“It is with tremendous sadness that we mark the passing of Mike Wallace. His extraordinary contribution as a broadcaster is immeasurable, and he has been a force within the television industry throughout its existence. His loss will be felt by all of us at CBS,” said Leslie Moonves, president and CEO of CBS Corp. “All of us at CBS News and particularly at 60 Minutes owe so much to Mike,” said Jeff Fager, chairman of CBS News and executive producer of the newsmagazine. “Without him and his iconic style, there probably wouldn’t be a 60 Minutes. There simply hasn’t been…
